Entries by Garin Livingstone

Where the Malware Hides – (It’s not where you think!)

5 tips for avoiding those nasty hackers. Even the savviest of technology users have fallen victim to accidentally getting malware on their computer.  The typical sequence of events goes as follows: The user comes in with PC in hand, lugging all of their computer media with their heads down in shame and wonderment. “How did […]

Five reasons to consider Managed Cloud over Public Cloud

Gavin Livingstone, Bryley Systems Inc. Public Cloud – hosted and provided primarily by Amazon (21% market share), Microsoft (12%), Google (8%), and other large organizations1 – is growing, and many are taking advantage of its scalability, security, and availability. However, Public Cloud services are not for everyone; for the uninitiated, they can be a confusing […]

What Does a Virtual CTO Do for Your Company?

Roy Pacitto V.P. of Business Development When and why would you need to hire a Virtual CTO? In an age where the technology landscape is moving faster than ever, having a clear strategic direction and solid plans for execution are mission critical. Virtual CTO (vCTO) or Virtual CIO (vCIO) professional service partners provide cost effective […]

What’s new in Massachusetts manufacturing and technology

Gavin Livingstone, Bryley Systems Inc. Manufacturing (which represents about one-third of our client base) is a growing and vital industry within the Commonwealth.  Some relevant statistics1: There are over 6,500 manufacturers in Massachusetts They provided more than 248,000 jobs in 2014; about 7% of the workforce The average manufacturing-employee compensation was $93,682 in 2013 Over […]

Boo To The Flu

The Hudson Public Library is offering a free flu shot clinic on Wed. September 28th from 9:30-12:30. If you are interested, bring your insurance card. That is it! Very easy.

Do I need Cyber Liability Insurance?

Gavin Livingstone, President, and Mike Carlson, CTO at Bryley Systems Inc. with Bill Percuoco, Sales Executive at DF Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc. In general, Bryley retains business insurance to address all areas of significant risk; we ensure that we have sufficient coverage for all big-event issues, while usually requesting the greatest deductible possible.  Cyber Liability […]